The con artist, known as William Bradley was exposed thanks to his luxury car. Still free and spending his stolen money, he's even started a public YouTube channel to boldly show off his extravagant lifestyle.
Recycled water is safe to drink, but when it was used to irrigate vegetables in Ireland, over 200 people fell ill with salmonella.
Between late October and early November, Moldova and Georgia, two post-Soviet nations aspiring to join the European Union (EU), held elections that many observers considered to have significant geopolitical stakes. Some made it a question of 'East or West', however, the issue of Russian interference should not be oversimplified.
A thousand days ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A "special military operation" planned to last for a few days has turned into a horrendous war with devastating casualties and it is taking its toll far from the trenches as well.
The pro-inclusion Wilkommenskultur is has long disappeared. Europe is getting stricter and the shift in migration policy is no longer just a demand coming from the radical right, but has become the buzzword of centrist politicians in decision-making positions in a number of countries.
The war in Ukraine highlights the vulnerability of energy infrastructure to modern warfare, posing a serious threat to neighboring Romania. With outdated power grids and concentrated energy sources, Romania is at risk of severe disruption. Urgent modernization of both energy and defense systems is needed to protect against such attacks.
By sending Patriot systems to Ukraine, Romania has an opportunity to use it for its original purpose: shooting down Russian missiles.
If Robert Fico succeeds with his idea, political parties would face greater risks by running independently.
A ceasefire in Ukraine, or even a peace treaty, won't protect us from the Russian threat. It won't bring peace to Europe. On the contrary, it will give Russia time to rebuild its military capabilities and prepare for another attack in just a few years, says General Piotr B³azeusz, Chief of Eurocorps, in an interview with Wyborcza.
"The instances of fraud we've already uncovered are undeniable," reveals Elene Khoshtaria in an interview with Wyborcza.
- Trump is corrupt, so if I were in Ukraine's position, I'd try to leverage that and offer something he'd see as beneficial to himself or his family - American analyst Evelyn Farkas told Wyborcza.
Watch the Eastern Frontier Talks conference in Bratislava organized by SME.
What constitutes Russophobia and what does not.
I can't cope with the fact that people I knew and got along with now believe in idiotic conspiracy theories.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister visited Russia every three months on average since the start of the war. This year he is travelling there particularly frequently, but these meetings have produced little of substance.
The Hungarian government is keeping the details of the Chinese loans a secret. However, the example of African countries shows that China is a tricky, secretive lender, and this raises some questions about Hungarian transactions.
The Chadian President came to Budapest, they signed some agreements, they spoke about common interests and migration pressure, but what the essence, the purpose or the meaning of the unprecedented Hungarian military mission is, still nothing is known in the world.
We need to restore control at the border and ensure security. Democrats cannot be helpless, powerless, or unable to act and confront challenges. When fundamental things are at risk, we must be prepared to fight for them, said Prime Minister Tusk in an interview with "Wyborcza".
What does Russia expect from a Trump or Harris victory? While Trump's rhetoric leaves much to question, Russian experts are already analyzing what Putin's regime could gain from either outcome in the upcoming U.S. election.
Due to a government decree only those Ukrainian refugees receive state support, who arrive from "conflict zone". This makes the living conditions of Transcarpathian Roma families unbearable in Hungary.
Under Robert Fico, Slovakia has exported more than 100m in weapons to its neighbour.
Russia has imperialism in its DNA; its entire existence revolves around conquering territories and enslaving other nations. Both Finns and Poles are fully aware of this - said Finnish President Alexander Stubb in an interview with "Gazeta Wyborcza"
The oversight of Hungarian secret services seems to be increasingly politicised under the control 'of the Richelieu' of the Orban government.
Among the refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine, there is a group that is stigmatized in every way, for whom an independent life in Hungary is virtually impossible without targeted assistance. The third part of our series of articles is about the challenges faced by Hungarian-speaking Roma in Transcarpathia.
The war-rhetoric of the Hungarian government is always directed at Ukraine, never at the refugees from there. But what is the state's attitude towards Ukrainians who have started a new life in Hungary? What opportunities do they have, what challenges do they face? Part two of our series of articles.
Mediation is a key feature of Turkish foreign policy. As it shares maritime borders with Russia and Ukraine, as well, Ankara seems genuinely interested in a swift settlement of the war. But can Turkish efforts succeed?
The words of Poland's Foreign Minister, Rados³aw Sikorski, that Poland should shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine, fit into the increasingly hawkish tone of EU countries regarding Putin's aggression against Poland's eastern neighbor.
Residents of Central Europe are following developments in Ukraine with rising concern. But there are other threats to the region. The demographic forecast looks dire...
Romania's defense industry remains largely stuck in the past, with outdated factories and obsolete equipment, much of it unchanged since the Ceausescu era. The Romarm report reveals a critical dependence on imported materials and highlights the urgent need for investment to revive the industry and meet modern defense demands.
In a surprising twist, Ukrainian forces have launched an unexpected attack in Russia's Kursk region. Romanian military analyst Sandu-Valentin Mateiu provides insights into this bold move and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict.
Hungary's pro-government media machine has recently launched a massive smear campaign against 444.hu and Bellingcat (NL), while also targeting their international partners, PressOne (RO), Gazeta Wyborcza (PL), and SME (SK). These outlets cooperate in a cross-border journalistic project, The Eastern Frontier Initiative (TEFI) covering regional security, co-financed by the European Commission.
Slovakia is set to continue multi-billion-euro military purchases despite long-standing opposition from former and current Prime Minister Robert Fico. Changing security dynamics in Europe, particularly due to the conflict in Ukraine, have prompted significant investments in modernizing the country's armed forces.
This isn't a movie. The decisions we make affect people's lives: we want to follow the law, but we also want to remain humane, says Dr. Micha³ ¯mihorski, professor at the Mammal Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Bia³owie¿a, describing the harsh daily reality just 3 km from the Belarusian border.
How many came, how many went on, how many stayed? Why is no one interested in knowing their real numbers?